Harshvardhan Rane To Headline Ram Gopal Varma's Police Company As Complete Cast and Shoot Details Revealed

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Mumbai, August 11 - Ram Gopal Varma is gearing up to return to the gritty crime genre with Police Company, an action crime drama headlined by Harshvardhan Rane. The filmmaker has reunited with several actors associated with his iconic 1998 film Satya, while also bringing together a fresh ensemble for the upcoming project. Rane will portray Mumbai's celebrated encounter specialist Daya Nayak, a role that marks an interesting addition to his filmography. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Fardeen Khan has joined the cast and will portray one of Rane's colleagues and a key member of the specialised police squad at the centre of the story. Soundarya Sharma will play the female lead opposite Rane. Adding further nostalgia and weight to the cast, Varma has brought back Satya actors Paresh Rawal, Saurabh Shukla and Makarand Deshpande in pivotal supporting roles. Police Company is set against the backdrop of the late 1990s and early 2000s, when Mumbai's underworld was expanding its influence. The film draws inspiration from the real-life period between 1997 and 2004, when a specialised police squad was formed to counter the growing threat of organised crime. The squad is believed to have eliminated nearly 300 gangsters during this period, with Daya Nayak emerging as one of its most prominent and celebrated members. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Ram Gopal Varma's RGV Company Production. Police Company is scheduled to go on floors on August 17 in Mumbai, with the makers planning to complete the shoot by December. The film is currently targeting a theatrical release in 2027, making it one of Varma’s most notable upcoming projects as he returns to the hard-hitting crime storytelling that has been central to his filmmaking legacy. With Harshvardhan Rane leading the film, Fardeen Khan playing a key police officer and Varma reuniting with Paresh Rawal, Saurabh Shukla and Makarand Deshpande, Police Company brings together a combination of fresh faces and familiar collaborators. The project is expected to blend Varma's trademark realism with action, atmospheric tension and the moral complexities surrounding the police-versus-underworld conflict.

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Noted filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared a highly enthusiastic reaction to Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge after attending an early screening of the film. Known for his unconventional and often provocative takes on cinema, Varma took to social media to describe the sequel as a monumental achievement for the industry. He stated that the films sheer cumulative impact in terms of audience euphoria and cinematic grammar makes it a SHOLAY x 100 level magnificence, adding that it raises the bar for Indian filmmaking to an unprecedented height. In his characteristic style, Varma compared the Aditya Dhar directorial to legendary classics, suggesting that its psychological and audio-visual impact makes earlier masterpieces like Mughal E Azam appear modest in comparison. He described the release as the BIRTH of a NEW CINEMATIC ORDER and claimed it signals a ruthless extinction of previous cinematic norms. The filmmaker further emphasized that the technical and narrative achievement of the movie is bound to redefine how directors and audiences perceive high-stakes action dramas in the future. After last nights watch of #Dhurandhar2 in terms of it’s sheer cumulative impact in every which way , whether on it’s expected collections , audience euphoria , social influences , cinematic grammar breaking , and above all the psychological audio visual impact , it will be a…— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) March 18, 2026 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The director also reserved high praise for the films helmer, Aditya Dhar, stating that the very definition of a director will now be associated with his name. Varma went as far as to suggest that even global icons like Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan should take note of the films impact. This high-profile endorsement comes at a time when the movie is already witnessing record-breaking advance bookings, further fueling the anticipation ahead of its official wide release on March 19. While the film has faced some technical disruptions regarding regional language content delivery in South India today, such vocal support from industry veterans like Varma highlights the significant buzz in the Hindi circuit. With the film projected to be a major box office contender, these early reactions are contributing to the growing euphoria surrounding the sequel. The spy-actioner features an ensemble cast led by Ranveer Singh and is expected to open across a massive release platform of over 17,000 shows nationwide.

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Acclaimed filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) has shared a detailed and significant assessment of the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2. Taking to his social media, the director compared the Aditya Dhar directorial to an ASTEROID that has the potential to end the DINOSAUR era of filmmaking. According to Varma, the film, scheduled for release on March 19th, is not just another release but a project that could permanently alter the trajectory of the Indian film industry. The veteran director stated that Dhurandhar 2 has high chances of obliterating the pan-India south films movement by establishing a new benchmark. He highlighted that the film's ultra-realistic making and genuine character depths are designed to engage the audience's brain while delivering a raw visceral impact. Varma believes that once audiences experience this new standard, every film currently under production in the previous masala style could instantly become endangered. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   In his post, RGV issued a warning to the industry, specifically mentioning that big-budget masala projects currently in production will face an uphill task. He noted that producers betting on formulaic making might face empty theatres and career-ending losses as audience tastes convert to international standards. He further advised directors that the combination of mass + vfx + scale + gravity-defying stunts will no longer guarantee a hit, and they must reinvent themselves by studying the Dhurandhar audience. Varma also touched upon the portrayal of superstars, stating that those resting on mindless hero worship will be challenged by characters who grow to be heroes within the context of the story. He criticized the dinosaur era of filmmaking, which he described as being full of sheer volume, fake heroism, and the so-called masala treatment. He concluded his assessment with a stark analogy, stating that the goalpost has been changed and if filmmakers do not change their direction, they risk significant professional failure.

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Mumbai, December 19 - Veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has heaped high praise for director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, calling the Ranveer Singh–led film nothing less than a "quantum leap in Indian cinema." In a long post, RGV stated that Dhurandhar is not merely a film, but a transformative cinematic event that has the power to change the future of Indian cinema across both the North and South industries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to Varma, Aditya Dhar has "completely and single-handedly" altered the cinematic landscape with Dhurandhar. He emphasised that the film's achievement goes far beyond scale, delivering a vision that is experienced not only visually, but psychologically. In his words, Dhar does not simply direct scenes - he engineers states of mind, immersing both characters and audiences into the film's world. The Satya director noted that Dhurandhar does not request the audience's attention, but commands it. From its very first shot, the film establishes an irreversible momentum, transforming viewers from passive spectators into accomplices to the unfolding events on screen. He described the film as unapologetically aggressive, refusing to be polite or comforting in its storytelling. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Praising the writing and staging, RGV said the screenplay cuts with precision, while the film's silences are as lethal as its thunderous sound design. He highlighted Dhar's mastery over narrative pressure, explaining that the power of Dhurandhar lies not in loudness, but in the gradual compression of tension - like a coiled spring that snaps with operatic brutality. On performances, Varma pointed out that the characters are not designed to be liked, but to linger long after the audience leaves the theatre. He applauded the film's confidence in trusting viewers to read emotional scars without spoon-feeding backstories, calling this belief in the audience's intelligence the highest respect a filmmaker can show - and a defining trait that separates Dhurandhar from conventional mainstream cinema. DHURANDHAR is not a film , it is a QUANTUM LEAP in INDIAN CINEMA I believe that @AdityaDharFilms has completely and single handedly changed the future of Indian cinema , be it north or south ..That’s because Duradhar is not just a film.. it is a quantum leap What Dhurandhar…— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) December 19, 2025 Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, Dhurandhar has been a word-of-mouth sensation at the box office. Grossing over 700 crores worldwide in just two weeks, the spy action thriller has already established itself as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of all-time. Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, April 9 - Legendary director Ram Gopal Varma and actor Manoj Bajpayee are set to reunite for a spine-chilling horror-comedy, a genre which neither of them has done in the past. The film has been titled Police Station Mein Bhoot, and this marks their first collaboration since Shool (1999). Taking to the social media platform X, Ram Gopal Varma announced the film and wrote, "After Satya, Kaun and Shool, I am thrilled to announce that me and Manoj Bajpayee are once again teaming up for a horror-comedy, a genre which neither of us did. I have done horror, gangster, romantic, political dramas, adventure capers, thrillers, etc., but never a horror-comedy. The film is titled Police Station Mein Bhoot. Tag line: You can't kill the dead". Sharing the film's concept, Varma wrote, "We run to the police when scared, but where will the police run to, when they get scared?" The filmmaker further shared the story idea and added, "After a deadly encounter, a police station becomes a haunted station, making all the cops run in fear to escape the ghosts of the gangsters. With cutting-edge VFX, spine-chilling horror effects, Police Station Mein Bhoot will be a fun-filled film that will terrify you". More details about the project will be announced soon. After SATYA, KAUN and SHOOL I am thrilled to announce , me and @BajpayeeManoj are once again teaming up for a HORROR COMEDY a genre which neither of us did I have done horror , gangster, romantic , political dramas , adventure capers, thrillers etc but never a HORROR COMEDY…— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 9, 2025 Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, July 24 - There is so much genuine curiosity about maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli's next film which is with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. Touted to be a jungle-based adventure movie, SSMB 29 will be Rajamouli's first film since the monstrous blockbuster RRR in 2022. ## Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma seems to be one of the people who is excited about Rajamouli's next and he has some bold things to say about it. During a recent interview with a Telugu media platform, RGV claimed that SSMB29 will be the biggest film ever and he put reasons to say that.## "My guess is the film he (Rajamouli) is going to do now, I think that is going to go beyond imagination for the simple reason that post RRR release, I think he has spent a lot of time with the technician for the visual effects, so I have a feeling that this (SSMB29) is going to be really a "baap of all the films" made", RGV said.## As per reports, some of the award-winning international technicians will work on SSMB29 which is currently in the pre-production stage. The cast of the movie hasn't been announced yet but it was recently reported that would be playing the role of antagonist against Mahesh Babu's protagonist in this big-budget epic blockbuster. ## The shoot of SSMB29 is expected to commence by the end of this year or early 2025 for a grand worldwide release in 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) Stating that nothing "murders" love faster than marriage, famed director Ram Gopal Varma on Tuesday said that the secret of happiness was to keep loving as long as it remained and then move on instead of getting into "a jail called marriage".## Taking to Twitter, RGV put out a series of tweets on love and marriage.## He said, "Star divorces are good trendsetters to warn young people about the dangers of marriages. Nothing murders love faster than marriage. The secret of happiness is to keep loving as long as it remains and then move on instead of getting into the jail called marriage.## "Love in a marriage lasts for lesser days than the days they celebrate it, which is 3 to 5 days. Smart people love and dumbos marry.## "Only divorces should be celebrated with sangeet because of getting liberated and marriages should happen quietly in process of testing each other's danger qualities. Marriage is the evilest custom thrust upon society by our nasty ancestors in promulgating a continuous cycle of unhappiness and sadness".## Interestingly, these observations of RGV came hours after actor Dhanush and director Aishwaryaa Dhanush announced their decision to part ways.## Stay tuned...

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Amaravati, Jan 11 (IANS) The row over cinema theatre ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh continued unabated as the panel set up by the state government met on Tuesday but could not make a decision, while well-known filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma again hit out at the state government for taking decisions detrimental to the interests of the film industry.## The committee met for the second time since it was constituted late last month to examine and rationalize the rates of admission into cinema halls in the state. The meeting was presided over by Principal Secretary (Home), Kumar Vishwajeet.## Film exhibitor Vemuri Bala Ratnam said they made suggestions on ticket prices, especially in rural areas. "We told the committee that with the reduced prices, the theatre owners can't even pay the electricity bills," he said.## It was brought to the committee's notice that 200 theatres have been shut across the state due to slashing of ticket prices. They also wanted some relaxation in rules for theatres.## Committee member on behalf of cine-goers, Gampa Lakshmi, said they stressed the need for rationalization of ticket prices. The meeting discussed suggestions relating to the provision of basic facilities in cinema halls.## The committee was constituted as per the orders of the Andhra Pradesh High Court which had struck down GO 35, under which the state government had slashed cinema ticket prices.## The government said the committee will take into account all the factors relevant to the fixation of admission rates like classification of theatres such as multiplexes and single screens and the amenities required to be provided to the cine-goers.## The panel comprises principal secretaries, information and public relations commissioner, law department secretary, representatives of film exhibitors, distributors, and cine-goers.## Meanwhile, a day after holding talks with Minister for Cinematography, Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani), Ram Gopal Varma on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the state government. In a series of tweets, Varma questioned the government's action in cutting down ticket prices.## He urged the government to leave ticket pricing, number of shows, and timings of shows to the film industry and just concentrate both its energy and resources on enforcing safety regulations and collection of its due taxes.## He wondered if the government is putting a restriction on the sale price of any other privately manufactured product apart from films.## "How can a Rs 500 crore film like 'RRR' and a film costing just Rs 1 crore be forced to sell tickets at the same price," he asked, referring to the government's contention that the ticket prices should be uniform for all the films, irrespective of the banner or the stars.## Some sections of the film industry feel that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is targeting his political opponents who are also the biggest stars of Tollywood, such as Pawan Kalyan and Balakrishna.## RGV, as the Varma is popularly known, pointed out that Maharashtra is allowing Rajamouli's 'RRR' tickets to sell at Rs 2,200 but his home state Andhra Pradesh is not even allowing it to sell them for Rs 200.## "In another state, tickets being sold for even Rs 2,200 and in AP state if even Rs 200 isn't allowed, isn't it in direct violation of Article 14 which prohibits discrimination," RGV asked.## After the meeting with RGV, the state minister had said that the government is empowered to fix the prices of movie tickets as per the Cinematograph Act, 1956. The filmmaker said that the way the Act was suddenly dug out and implemented by the government after 70 years is unacceptable. He called for challenging the Act in court.## RGV also wondered why should the government have a problem with how much a producer is paying to a star unless it has prior knowledge of some criminal intimidation or extortion by the film star trying to extract money from the producer.## "With regard to why Pawan Kalyan or any other star should be paid so much, if we break an i-phone and calculate the actual cost of the material used, it might not even be Rs 1,000 but it's sold for almost Rs 2 lakh because of the idea, the brand and market demand," he tweeted.## The filmmaker stated that what the government is not supposed to do directly, it is doing indirectly by applying an excessive exercise of authority by compelling tickets to be sold at lower rates. He warned that forced lowering of ticket prices may lead to the collapse of the theatre exhibition system or "the entire system will start running in black which will be bad both for the film industry and the government".## Cinema owners in the state have been at loggerheads with the government ever since the latter fixed the new rates under a government order issued in April 2021. They say the slashed prices have made their business unviable.## The recent crackdown on theatres by the authorities for allegedly not adhering to certain norms has only made the matters worse for them. This has resulted in the closure of several theatres during the last few weeks.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, Jan 6 (IANS) Famed director Ram Gopal Varma, who recently engaged in a war of words with Andhra Pradesh Cinematography Minister Perni Nani on social media, will now meet him in person so that they get a chance to discuss the issues faced by the Telugu film industry.## After arguing for a couple of days on Twitter, YouTube, and other sources, Ram Gopal Varma requested the minister to arrange a meeting so that they could discuss in detail.## In a series of back-to-back tweets, Varma had criticized the AP government on G.O. 35, on movie ticket prices in the state.## He had confronted Perni Nani which led to their virtual argument that continued for a couple of days on their Twitter timelines.## While the government and the minister cite the reason for bringing in the Government Order as to stop the exploitation of poor people in the name of entertainment, Varma opposed their logic.## Varma, who brought in a number of marketing theories and analyses, stated that Perni Nani was just trying to cover up the unnecessary act of the state government.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Actress Isha Koppikar reunites with filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma in an upcoming untitled web series. She feels although the filmmaker is going through a bad phase in career right now, no one can downplay his contribution to Indian cinema for the cult films he once made. ## "I have finished shooting a major part of the web show. RGV is the showrunner and presenter of the show. The web series has been directed by four directors and after they finish the shooting of all episodes, they submit their work to RGV. He will look after post-production and hopefully create magic," Isha told IANS, about her latest collaboration with the filmmaker. ## Isha shot to fame for her dance number "Khallas" in Varma's 2002 film "Company", which is till date considered one of the most powerful films about the underworld that Bollywood has ever made. Later, she also worked in Varma productions such as "Darling" and "Shabri". ## Varma's last few Hindi releases like "Veerappan" and "Sarkar 3" fared below expectation and the filmmaker has also courted controversy for his comments on socio-political issues. Isha hopes with his upcoming show, RGV will get out of his rough patch. ## "Ram Gopal Varma is a genius. Look at the kind of films he has made, those are cult films of Indian cinema. The first Hindi horror film that I watched and loved was "Raat". Then all the other films, whether it is "Bhoot", "Rangeela", "Satya" -- you name the film and the genre -- horror, romantic-musical, gangster-action -- and he has made a cult film in that genre," she said. ## Isha continued: "In our lives, at times we go through a low phase but that does not mean that the person is finished. It is true that in the entertainment industry, every Friday could be a good Friday' or a bad Friday'," she laughed, adding: "I hope with the upcoming web series, RGV claims his space back again." ## Apart from the web series, Isha is also working on the Tamil science fiction film "Ayalaan". Directed by R. Ravikumar, the film also features Rakul Preet and Sharad Kelkar. ## According to the actress, the film will offer a unique experience to the audience. ## "Ayalaan will be an interesting film to watch out for because in the film we are using VFX quite interestingly. In fact, that is why the film will take more time than any regular film in post-production. Most of the time we use prosthetic but in this one, we are focusing on VFX," Isha said. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.